Intern - QA Validation

2025 Summer Internship consists of 40 hours/week, 10-12 weeks starting in late May. Candidates must be local to Northern Colorado for consideration.

About Tolmar

Are you interested in learning new skills, exploring pharmaceutical research and manufacturing, networking with experts, and building a resume that opens doors? Join us to jumpstart your career! At Tolmar, you will connect with like-minded professionals in a supportive community. This is a place where you can make a meaningful impact and feel empowered by the abundant opportunities for growth.

Tolmar, Inc. is a fully integrated pharmaceutical company based in Colorado. We develop, manufacture, and distribute both branded and generic prescription medications globally, focusing on oncology, urology, and pediatric endocrinology. Our long-acting injectables and oral medications offer innovative treatment options that meet the diverse needs of patients worldwide. By leveraging emerging technologies and developing new products, we aim to simplify treatment delivery and enhance the overall patient experience.

About Tolmar Validation

The Quality Assurance Validation department assists with ensuring the quality, safety, and efficiency of our products, while also managing guidelines established by the FDA and global regulatory bodies. Pharmaceutical validation is an important aspect of quality assurance. We provide documented evidence that Tolmar's systems, facilities and processes perform their intended functions according to established specifications.

Proposed Work Description

The intern will be supporting the Quality Assurance Validation team. With coaching and direction from the team, specific activities could include, but are not limited to:

• Data entry and analysis in excel for: steam sterilization cycles thermal data and manufacturing-process data.

• Support computerized systems/software systems and Computerized Software Assurance (CSA) Program while learning the basics of regulatory requirements and industry expectation.

• Identify opportunities to improve company policies, procedures and facilitate recommendations.

• Learn and support analytical instruments, Lab systems and process automation systems.

• Learning Computer-aided design (CAD) or using CAD knowledge to generate/revise process flow diagrams

• Review validation final report packages.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient computer skills with demonstrated knowledge in key Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Project).

• Effective organization and attention to detail.

• Willingness to maintain a regular and predictable work schedule, with some flexibility.

• Effective oral and written communication.

• Ability to interact collaboratively and effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to work independently

• Familiarity with Software systems and understanding is a plus but not required.

• CAD experience a plus but not required.

Core Values

The Intern is expected to work within the framework of Tolmar's Core Values:

• Center on People: We commit to support the well-being of our patients. We are committed to treating our employees and those we serve as valued partners. By placing people at the heart of our actions, we actively engage, invigorate, acquire knowledge, and grow together.

• Are Proactive & Agile: We embody a culture of engagement and action. With a hands-on approach, we fearlessly adapt to change. We anticipate, respond swiftly and efficiently to ignite a spirit that propels us towards extraordinary outcomes.

• Act Ethically: We are committed to consistently conducting our business in an ethical, compliant, and socially aware manner, in line with our purpose of positively impacting lives. We actively cultivate diversity, equity, inclusion & sustainability in our workplace.

• Constantly Improve: We are committed to a collaborative & proactive effort to improve our products, systems, processes, and services by reducing waste, increasing efficiency & improving quality.

• Are Accountable: We think, act, and communicate with honesty, transparency, and clarity in alignment with our core values. We don't compromise our values for near term gain. We take accountability & ownership of our work, actions, successes, and setbacks. We strive to deliver our best as we shape the future.

Education & Experience

• Majoring in an engineering discipline (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical and Computer Engineering) or closely related discipline.
• CAD experience a plus.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment but could include cleanroom or production floor work.
• Dress is casual but business or business-casual dress may be required on occasion.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $19.00 per hour
• Benefits include medical insurance and participation in the 401k plan
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Tolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package. The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.